Caption

Denarius depicting Faustina the Younger (ca. 130–176; Roman empress 161–176; Augusta), draped bust of Faustina II facing right with legend FAVSTIN - AVGVSTA; reverse: Venus stands left holding Victoria in her outstretched right hand and resting her left hand on a shield placed on a helmet, legend AVGVSTI - PII FIL. Date: 147–161. Roman Empire (27 BC–476), Rome. Coin: diameter 16.5–17.0 mm, weight 3.15 g, axis 0°. Subjects/attributes: Roman deities (Venus), Victoria (attribute), helmets, shields; iconography of Faustina the Younger.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A72_113

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Denarius depicting Faustina Younger ca 130–176 Roman empress 161–176 Augusta draped bust Faustina II facing right legend FAVSTIN - AVGVSTA reverse Venus stands left holding Victoria outstretched right hand resting left hand shield placed helmet legend AVGVSTI - PII FIL Date 147–161 Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Rome Coin diameter 16.5–17.0 mm weight 3.15 g axis 0° Subjects attributes Roman deities attribute helmets shields iconography round metal coin worn surface showing raised relief standing human figure slightly draped long garment object hand hand rests near rounded shield- shape beside figure coin edge irregular small chips dents visible colors shades gray silver darker gray areas recessed parts lighter silver highlights raised surfaces set white background.